Word of the Day: “Vodun towe lo; Ayi towe m’ w’ de.
Translation: Your vodun is in your heart.” – Benin Proverb
Today in history, the Marché Dantokpa, one of West Africa’s largest open-air markets opened in Benin Capital, Cotonou, and eventually expanding to 80,000 square meters.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 17, 2023).
Continue reading News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 17, 2023).Word of the Day: “A termite will grow up in dry wood but still come to maturity.” – South African Proverb
Today in history in 2013, a 9-meter tall statue of Nelson Mandela was dedicated, marking the end of official mourning period for Mandela.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 16, 2023).
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Word of the Day: “If you are building a house and a nail breaks, do you stop building, or do you change the nail?” – Rwandan Proverb
Today in history in 2017, Shisa, a popular and highly addictive tobacco pipe is banned in Rwanda, following the World Health Organisation’s finding that smoking a shisa for one hour equals smoking 100 cigarettes.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 15, 2023).
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Word of the Day: “Kila ndege huruka na mbawa zake: Every bird flies with its own wings. Be yourself and follow your own path” – Tanzanian Proverb
Today in history in 2005, Anna Sankoro, the first woman to run for Tanzania’s presidency, competes in the general elections.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 14, 2023).
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Word of the Day: “The one who fetches the water is the one who is likely to break the pot.” – Ugandan Proverb
Today in history in 1961, the Transition magazine in Kampala, Uganda, was first published by Rajat Neogy. Launched with the manifesto to provide ‘an intelligent and creative backdrop to the East African scene,’ the magazine quickly became a cornerstone of African literary and cultural discourse. However, Neogy’s bold criticism in a 1968 article against President Milton Obote’s plans to amend the Ugandan constitution led to his imprisonment. By then a significant pan-African publication, Transition relocated to Ghana in 1971. Despite closing in 1976 due to financial constraints, the magazine was revived in 1991 by American historian Henry Louis Gates Jr., reimagined as an international publication focusing on race and culture, particularly within the African diaspora.
Here’s it today https://transitionmagazine.fas.harvard.edu/
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 13, 2023).
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“A family is like a forest; when you are outside it is dense, when you are inside you see that each tree has its place.” Kenyan Proverb.
Word of the Day: “A flexible hand cannot easily break.” – Cameroonian Proverb
Today in history, we recognize the notable achievements of Samuel Eto’o Fils, born on March 10, 1981, who not only distinguished himself as a remarkable football player but also as a dedicated football administrator. Eto’o, celebrated for his illustrious playing career, transitioned into a significant leadership role in the world of football administration. On December 11, 2021, he was elected as the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, underscoring his commitment to the sport and marking a new chapter in his contribution to football in Cameroon and beyond.
Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/11-dec
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 11, 2023).
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Humanity is like threads of people with interconnected fate
Word of the Day: “Teeth do not experience poverty” – African Proverb
Today in history, in 1911, Khalifa bin Harub started his rule as Sultan of Zanzibar. As longest-serving sultan up to 1960 when he died in the throne, he oversaw decades of improvements in Zanzibar.
Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/09-dec
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 9, 2023).
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We’re like numbers, though the same, we’re built differently for different purposes (eg clay/gold 3) and someOne (Olodumare) beside us makes all the difference (eg $3/$3million)
Your words are winds and free; let them carry messages of hope, encouragement, sweeping across the landscapes of hearts, leaving traces of inspiration.
Let’s uplift with our words.
In the journey of life, it’s not the fear of failure that holds us back, but the shadow of others’ judgments; true courage lies in trying, regardless of the outcome.
Olodumare has a database of you with a backup. And he juggles it in his sight.
Give thought to the many ways the earth supports life, us!
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